Apparatus and method for simplifying the processes in creating a sealed space on slides to conduct molecular biological reactions therein
US5939251A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 12, 1996 |
| Grant date | Aug 17, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 12, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T436/25
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention includes an enclosure dam for defining an sealed space between a slide and a covering means for containing a mixture of target samples and reagents for carrying out a molecular biological reaction therein. The enclosure dam a surrounding wall disposed on the slide wherein the surrounding wall composed of resin type of materials sustainable over a range of reaction conditions for the molecular biological reaction, the surrounding wall defining a securely sealed space on the slide in combination with the covering means provided for covering the surrounding wall whereby the molecular biological reaction can be flexibly and conveniently conducted in the sealed space in situ on the slide.
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